The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27

the workings OF the counterfeiters. Then
it was that the officers began to make
things lively for the remaining criminals.
Bauer and Carter tracked them from one
place to another day and night. Finally
they could be seen no more in the vicinity
of Louisville.
About three weeks ago woman came TO
No. 40 Patterson street, in this city. and
desired to rent rooms. They we're given
her. Several days afterward man ar
rived at the same place, who seemed to be
a husband of this woman. 1t was not long
after that a second gentleman made his
appearance and took his abode there. A
second woman came to the same place the
first Of this week. These women later
proved to be the counterfeiters' wives.
Meanwhile Major Bauer and Carter had
found the trail of the fugitives and fol-
lowed in close pursuit. without the knowl-
edge this time of Hemmer or Fox. At
Seymour Major Bauer ascertained that
which he cleaned knew that Indianapolis
was the destinationof the noted criminals.
The fact was telegraphed to Cleveland,
where they had warrant for the arrest OF
the two counterfeiteTs. Certified copies of
indictment were received by United States
Marshal Hawkins from the Federal au-
thorities in that city. Major Bauer was
then empowered to make the arrest.
Detective Carter arrived in this city the
first of the week, and took up quarters in
the vicinity of the counterfeiters to watch
their movements. Becoming satisfied that
they were there, Marshal Hawkins was in
formed of the fact. He and deputies yes
terday secretly surrounded the house and
about 1890 o'clock seized the criminals
and handcuffed them before they could
recover from their surprise. Deputy
Marshal Miller secured Fox in an out
house, and Marshal Hawkins bound Hem
mer. The criminals were put on board
street car and brought up town.
1t was then determined by the officers
that it would be a good thing to have the
criminals photographed. Accordingly the
two men were marched to Koehlers gal
lery, in the When Block. They were not
exactly inclined to be shot by the camera,
and no little trouble was experienced with
them. Fox, though, Quoted down to some
extent, and pretended to be good, He said
his photograph taken. Just about the time
the photographer had the right bead Fox
jumped up and went at the camera like a
whirlwind, and struck it such blow with
his manacled hands that the apparatus was
to all appearances demolished.
NOW take my picture, d-n your he
SAID, with feelings of no small pride.
But the machine was soon got in work
ing order sgsin, and its muzzle again di-
rected toward Fox. He hung his head as
far ss it was convenient, with the officers
doing their utmost to straighten him. out,
anC changed his expression quite fire.
quently. A very good picture, however,
under the circumstance, was finally pro-
duced. Almost the same trouble was en-
countered with Hemmer. He covered his
face with his hand, and, at tn suggestion
OF the photographer, an officer removed his
hands from his physiognomy. But Hem
mer was not to be ouIdone aud promptly
stuck up his feet. These afforded better
screen than his hands. Hemmer at last
became so violent that he was warned, at
the muzzle of a revolver, to keep still. This
had rather a soothing effect. 1t was, how
ever, with the utmost difficulty that an ex-
cuse for picture was taken. The pris-
oners we're then locked in the county
Jail. Deputy Marshals Ward and Miller
were delegated to take them to Cleveland,
where they are wanted on a charge of
counteTfeiting. The officers left with their
prisoners on the : :15 train last night.
After they were put aboard the cars they
submitted quietly to having their ankles
shackled, and seemed to take things as
matter of course. Fox asked Deputy Ward
when the United States Court at Cleveland
adjourned, and what time they would
reach tnat city On being told that the
United States Court did not very often ad-
journ, he replied that it frequently con-
vened at different points of the State, how
ever. Hemmer said he did not want to be
hurried into trial, and on being informed
that that would not be done seemed to
feel better satisfied. On being told what a
scare they had given the photographer
they seemed to enjoy the remembrances
OF that little episode.
Fox is of rather small stature, with
small head, smooth face and keen, hazel
eyes. His partner on the other hand, is
about six feet high and large in proportion,
with eyes and hair Of the same color as
Fox's.
Major Bauer left for Louisville last night,
where he expects to make some important
arrests to-day. Great credit is reflected
upon the detectives Bauer and Carter,
and United States Marshal Hawkins and
his deputies, for the consummate skill
with which the capture was carried out.
Major Bauer is one OF the best agents now
in the Secret Service, having seen an ex-
perlence of nearly eighteen years.